That is the question. Or put simply should I change my 2009 Wee for a 2006 Vee? Before I go on I will point out that I love my Wee. She does everything I've asked of her and more and only expects a little farkling now and then in return. I do however yearn for a little more power. My main co-riders have bigger machines than me, namely a GS1150A and a Tiger 1050. Both excellent bikes and lots of fun to ride. But they're not Stroms and I am a Trooper. So, the question remains, should I go to a Vee or stay on my trusty Wee? Answers on a postcard please!


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Maybe to a newer Vee.

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2012 DL1000 Adventure (Tinkerbell)
PC-V, TRE, CR8EIX plugs, Madstad bracket, Madstad 22" shield, Fork brace, 17/43 gearing, Airhawks, Chinese mirrors, mirror extenders, RDL.

I have a 1050 Tiger. IMO its a lot more bike than a Suzuki in terms of suspension, brakes and power. The Suzuki is just built to a lower price point.
That said, you seem to like Suzukis so if a little more thrust is all you need to make you happy the 1000 should supply that for you.
I agree with you that the 650 puts out good power for what it is, but its still a 650. No replacement for displacement.

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Joe S.
'12 Concours
'11 DL650
'10 Tiger1050
'01 HD FXD
'09 HD XR1200
'79 BMW R100

You will never be able to ride with your Tiger and GS friends on a 650 without a sense of shame and lack of masculinity. Upgrade to the 1000 immediately, before permanent damage is done.

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Gravel road rides will make your co-riders bikes equal.

Ray B.

DO it!

You will get more than you loose. Your voice will deepen. Women will whisper about wanting you as you ride by. Harley pirates will buy your beer. Lesser bikes will cower at stop lights. Your fuel bill will go up. Cars will quit pulling out in front of you. Your knuckles will start dragging the ground. Hair will start growing in wierd places it never did before. Children will cry. Dogs will quit chasing you and begin runnning away.

Maybe I am a bit biased though.

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2007 Blue SuperVee 1000
2002 White HD Road King Police
2000 Red Honda XR 400r
2003 Green Honda Rincon 650 ATV

If it is not broken, it can still be fixed

Yup, gotta gitcha one. Course I'm the size of bigfoot, love a bike that burps and farts, have a real jones for dated design, luv-luv-luv lubin' that chain. But, in the end, wouldn't trade her. Kinda reminds me of my first girl friend....

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1977 DT100--Sold--Ole smokie
1980 Yamaha 125--Sold
1983 Seca 750--Sold--Jackie ala shaft drive
1998 Vulcan 1500A--Sold--Super Torque monster
1998 Concours--Sold--Buzz aka the buzz factory
2003 Voyager--Sold--The Bus--miss it
2012 Shadow Phantom--chicks rig, very cool
2012 Vee Adv--Yup hiccups and farts @ 2800


Murphs, Superbrace, Givi, Genmar, Sena 10,the finest chinese mirrors, grip pups

Now that I buy the last year, by all means redesign...

Go the Vee......

Has the road grunt and keeps you fitter off road

Keep the WEE !!!!


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1982 GS850..BLACK SUNSHINE,the tripod
2007 DL996AR..BRUTUS
Ah screw it,I'm goin ridin !!!!!!!!

There are lots of great bikes out there!

Some riders need more power to keep up with other bikes and some riders ride the snot out of what they have and have no problem keeping up with more powerful bikes. Others just don't care and ride their way regardless.

Few use all the capabilities of what they have. One day if I'm lucky I'll become a good enough rider to use all the abilities of my DL650's and until that time I'm pretty happy with my 2012 DL650; but I'm not you.

Ultimately there is no logic in the world that will give you a definate answer to your question as sometimes you just want something else.

By all means look at the negatives and positives of a change but ultimately do what turns your crank and makes you feel good. Life's short.. enjoy it while you are here!


..Tom

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